This is a rare early named J E Warner of Redditch rod along with their Patent reel fitting. This 15’- 3 piece greenheart salmon fly rod has spliced joints complete with spare tip. It became evident in the 1880s that reel foot blade fittings were changing. Early wood and brass reels tended to have long […]
Category Archives: Rods
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Jul
Jul
More of a request than an information blog. We have just listed this Abu Feralite Mark 7 match rod. It’s similar to the iconic All England Mark 5 in the metallic graphite grey colour and style, but different from the red-brown Mk6. BUT the rod and the bag are both labelled “Made in Scotland.” The […]
12
Jun
Jun
Like a Tudor watch, would you always be explaining it’s made in the same factory as Rolex? Well, not really because in the 70s Hardy recognised the demand for self-build rods. I know this coz I built one, badly! Jim (James Leighton Hardy) was instrumental in setting up the Fibatube factory in Willoburn, Alnwick. This move […]
09
Jun
Jun
This attractive canvas-covered wood rod former or protector just came into stock. Measuring 41” long, the inner wooden D-shaped former is drilled to take the rod sections. A leather cap with brass buckle holds the brass rod butt spear in a little hinged flap pocket as part of the removable cap. Two nickel oval plates […]
08
Jun
Jun
In with 3 large collections we safely bought this week is a selection of 1980-90’s classic match rods. The naughty nineties inflicted many fashion disasters upon us. Not so for the carbon match rods of the same era with many achieving cult status. The Normark Titan 2000, Drennan Tench & Waggler rods, Daiwa Porky Pig, Shakespeare Boron Mach 2, […]
04
Jun
Jun
This lovely little rare rod came into us this week. The Hardy Jet Midge 6’3” had a very short production run, appearing in the 1974 catalogue in text only, no images. It disappeared along with the other Jet rods from the catalogues in 1975 to become the Fibalite series. I’m sure many of the Jet […]
02
Jun
Jun
The Impregnated cane rods are all hand built by the craftsman of Farlow Sharpes in Aberdeen, Scotland. Harold Sharpe, MD of Farlow’s acquired the original J S Sharpes Fishing Tackle Ltd business in 1960. Impregnation is simply a process that fills the tube-like fibres of cane and the minute gaps between those fibres with a […]
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May
May
A quick reference guide for the Parabolic series of rods available in the 1960’s. This may be of use to collectors and users alike. World renowned hotelier and angler Charles Ritz designed his set of rods tested by Pierre Creusevant and other leading anglers of the day. The first production rod came out of the […]
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May
May
When selling to Thomas Turner you don’t have to have a house full of tackle or huge collection. Quality always beats quantity, unless you have both! These two beautiful Farlow rods and Hardy priest came in from a gentleman who bought and never used them. They are impregnated split cane fly rods, hand-built in Britain, […]
02
Feb
Feb
As we continue to buy in big game rods, reels and collection it becomes obvious this was not a poor man’s sport. Hardy’s of Alnwick soon realised the potential of high retail values on rods, reels and tackle in this arena. Many will have heard of the Zane Grey and Hardy Saltwater rods made from […]